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2025 graduate Hannan Gillani: "The world needs credible, ethical and courageous reporting more than ever"
Hannan Gillani of Pakistan spoke on behalf of Tsinghua's international students. "As we graduate at a time when the world needs credible, ethical and courageous reporting more than ever," he told the 2025 graduates. "We are called to bridge divides, to promote understanding, and to shine a light on the issues that shape our societies. The education we received at our school has prepared us not just to understand the world, but to make a meaningful impact wherever we go."
Rick Dunham
Jul 123 min read


Dean Zhou Qing'an: Class of 2025 carved "a unique path to success" through pandemic-era challenges
Tsinghua Journalism School Dean Zhou QIng'an spoke to the graduates of the Global Business Journalism program at the June 20 commencement celebration. Among the highlights: "You joined the GBJ program during the uncertainties of a global pandemic ... Through challenges and changes, you supported each other, adapted to new realities, and never lost sight of your goals. Today, you stand proud and accomplished — each of you having carved a unique path to success."
Rick Dunham
Jul 113 min read


2025 graduate Corazon Scheppy: In GBJ's diverse environment, "the courage to connect has defined our education and growth"
Corazon Scheppy of the United States was chosen to speak as the student representative at the 2025 Global Business Journalism commencement celebration. This post contains the complete text of her remarks. One highlight: "In this diverse, international environment, we've learned more than just journalism. We've learned the importance of connection — of reaching across languages, cultures, and perspectives. The courage to connect has defined our education and growth."
Rick Dunham
Jul 102 min read


June Newsletter: Rick Dunham's final commencement as co-director, a joyous graduation, and remarkable alumni accomplishments
Global Business Journalism co-director Rick Dunham was honored with a lifetime achievement award at the 2025 GBJ commencement. That's the top headline in our June newsletter, which also features details of this year's graduation ceremonies, success stories of GBJ alumni Ali Farman of Pakistan and Maria Rincon of Canada, and the deepening content partnership between GBJ and the International Journalists' Network.
Rick Dunham
Jul 78 min read


Professor Rick Dunham to 2025 graduates: "You are prepared to be influential international players"
Rick Dunham to TSJC graduates: "For many university graduates, your journey is fraught with uncertainty. Uncertainty in the short run about jobs and global disorder. Uncertainty about the future of journalism, communication and where technology is taking us. But the skills that I teach in the Global Business Journalism program — that we teach in the School of Journalism and Communication — are invaluable in future careers, whether they are in journalism or business, governmen
Rick Dunham
Jul 43 min read


Commencement 2025: 27 Global Business Journalism grads celebrate master's degrees at joyous ceremony
Twenty-seven students from eight nations celebrated their successful completion of the Global Business Journalism program on June 20 in a joyous event at the Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication. The event marked the graduation of 18 Chinese and nine international students from seven countries. The 2025 celebration also recognized long-time contributors to the program including co-director Rick Dunham, who will enter semi-retirement next February after more than 1

Bakhtawar Tauseef
Jun 294 min read


Commencement 2024: Meet the Global Business Journalism graduates
The 2024 graduating class featured 29 master's degree recipients from 13 countries. Fifteen hailed from China. 14 others spanned 12 nations.
Rick Dunham
Jul 8, 20241 min read


Commencement 2024: Justin Olsvik says Global Business Journalism students are examples of open-mindedness and international bridge-building
Justin Olsvik of Canada: "Our world is a complicated one, but your motivations [is] to honestly understand it from all sides..."
Rick Dunham
Jul 4, 20242 min read


Commencement 2024: 29 students from 13 nations earn master's degrees from Global Business Journalism program
The message resonating from the Tsinghua School of Journalism and Communication on Commencement Day 2024 was clear: The new crew of...
Rick Dunham
Jun 29, 20245 min read
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